Is 2014 the year to make your home a priority? Is it time to make your abode more than just a place to hang your hat? Do you need to change locale, go bigger, or downsize? Maybe de-cluttering is in order? Uprooting is a big decision and shouldn’t be spur of the moment, so take some time now to prioritize.

My suggestion in this area for 2014 is to draw up a floor plan of your residence to analyze the space. Plan to de-clutter and give away anything you haven’t used in a year and get rid of broken or “past the due date” items. (Such items can block the flow of energy.) Don’t try to do it all in one day. Plan out a section per week. We only have so much energy and time so use it wisely, making sure to still fit in time for pleasures, creativity and rest.

Take six months or so for this process and then evaluate how you feel about your place. You may find your outlook for your future living arrangements may be very different from what it is today. To help this cleansing of the soul process,I recommend the Bach flower remedy walnut. Take 3 drops for three days or every time you undertake de-cluttering a section of your house.

Are you happy with how you communicate? Too afraid to speak up sometimes, or conversely, find yourself shouting loud to be heard and recognized? Can you engage others when expressing your ideas, or do you receive blank stares and mumbled responses?

I recently had a patient who complained of chronic sore throat that made her hoarse and uncomfortable. We determined after months of work, that she was channeling energy into repressing memories of abuse and not acknowledging fears and losses and this contributed to having her voice literally suppressed. By being honest and dealing with her issues her voice was freed and she was able to pursue her interest in singing and joined a choir.

Singing – an ideal therapy for the throat chakra, whether it’s done just for yourself in the shower or with an organized choir or band. Go for it. And try to be honest – it can be therapeutic, and here’s an amusing account of radical honesty.

Another easy throat remedy is the Back flower remedy: Holly. Take 7 drops for 7 days. Allow yourself to feel the real pain and acknowledge its source because that is what leads to the anger and frustration that disrupts your voice. And here’s a short quizto rate your communication skills.

To realize your new year’s resolutions you may need to examine the voice within your head which is always nattering at a low volume like a radio playing in the background. Does that radio station keep playing sad songs like “I’m a Failure” “I’m a Fake” and “I’m Lazy”? Well maybe it’s time to change the station. Realize, you do sabotage yourself with negative self talk.

You look in the mirror and you gained 5 pounds over the holidays – not great – but not the end of the world either. Seize the opportunity to look within and get a greater understanding of why you overindulged. Did you seek solace in food and extra wine to deal with the deep pain around _________________(fill in the blank – a break up, parent’s divorce, job loss etc.)

Painful losses are a fact of life, but our culture is uncomfortable with expressions of grief, so we divert our focus to food, gambling, drugs, alcohol and often self-mutilation. These are all expression of the deep pain we carry and our attempt to not be present, to escape.

What if for 2014 you created a kick ass lawyer or counselor to rebut all the horrible things you tell yourself ? Imagine this lawyer/counselor advising: “Yes you gained 5 pounds as a coping tool to deal with your parent’s death or other, but you are now learning other tools to help you deal with the deep pain and discomfort these events caused you”.

Give lawyer/counselor a name and trust him or her to look after you and protect you from that nasty voice that undermines you in so many of your endeavors. It’s time to dare to dream.

To help you deal with your losses, I can recommend you visit us at ourgrief site.

The Bach flower remedy to help you with this is Cherry plum . Take 2 drops three times a day for three days. Let me know how you are doing. Your progress is important!

I can help you resolve your health challenges, emotional sorrows, and teach you how to understand and correct self-sabotaging behaviour.

The tools I use are homeopathy, nutrition, and emotional iridology, to find the key to the door to realize your dreams!

Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients in Toronto and Victoria, B.C. since 1981.

She is certified facilitator of MBTi (myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching couples to improve lines of communication and in couple coaching.

Most recently she presented at the University of Toronto 2016 Research Symposium revealing the results of her successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of 3 Life Style Wellness Manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara

Rabbi - DAVID GELLMAN

Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and a Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.